Regional Land Use Advisory Commission – Quarterly Meeting

The quarterly meeting of the RLUAC was held May 21.  Presentations were given by Greg Bean (Director of Fort Bragg’s Directorate of Public Works) regarding Fort Bragg’s Annual Construction Update and Robert Farrell (Hoke County Planning Director) regarding “Issues Impacting New Housing Construction Demand in the Region.”  Talking points are below. Background on RLUAC –Continue reading “Regional Land Use Advisory Commission – Quarterly Meeting”

National Assoc. of REALTORS® Mid-Year Meetings – Washington D.C.

REALTORS® across the country convened in May to Washington D.C. for mid-year meetings.  North Carolina REALTORS® attended various meetings but most importantly visited Capital Hill to lobby the delegation on important real estate issues. Fayetteville Regional Association of REALTORS® attended meetings with Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis and Representatives Richard Hudson, David Price andContinue reading “National Assoc. of REALTORS® Mid-Year Meetings – Washington D.C.”

National Association of REALTORS® – EPA Sends Water Rule to OMB

By Russell W. Riggs, Austin Perez, Jamie Gregory The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday, April 6 sent to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) its controversial regulation to redefine the extent of its authority over U.S. water bodies for final review and approval. This proposed regulation would place more water bodiesContinue reading “National Association of REALTORS® – EPA Sends Water Rule to OMB”

RESPA Webinar – March 19

  RESPA Marketing Webinar  February 20, 2015 On Thursday February 19, 2015, NAR hosted a webinar on marketing and services agreements (MSAs) and other agreements under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). There have been a number of enforcement actions targeting disclosures and practices under the anti-kickback provisions of RESPA.  No one may giveContinue reading “RESPA Webinar – March 19”

Fort Bragg Community Listening Session

Fort Bragg Community Listening Session February 5, 2015 The purpose of this meeting was to conduct a listening session with the Fort Bragg community with regards to the “Army End Strenth Reductions” from the Budget Control Act of 2011 and the possible impacts to the community. The following information comes directly from the power pointContinue reading “Fort Bragg Community Listening Session”

Education in a Military Community – Community Conversation

Education In a Military Community Fayetteville Regional Chamber of Commerce – presenters Fayetteville Regional Association of REALTORS – presenting sponsorship December 3, 2014 Speakers: Eric Guckian – Governor Pat McCrory’s Education Adviser Major General (Retired) Cornell Wilson – Governor Pat McCrory’s Military Adviser Dr. Frank Till – Superintendent of Cumberland County schools Reema Khrais –Continue reading “Education in a Military Community – Community Conversation”